Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is a Japanese metalcore band from Tokyo, formed in 2002. History: Formation (2002-2005): Crystal Lake was formed in 2002 in Tokyo, Japan. The demo "Freewill" was released in February in time for the show in Korea which they were invited to by Gmc Records. A second demo "One Word Changes Everything" came out in July, and a self released 4 track EP, also entitled "Freewill" was released in September, 1000copies were made and sold. September 2003 also saw Crystal Lake play 5 shows with Day Of Contempt. On March to June, 2004 they toured with Loyal To The Grave and Extinguish The Fire. This tour later saw the release of a 3way split CD and DVD. In 2005 the band released a split CD with Risen and Unboy. They toured in Malaysia. Dimension (first album) and Taste of Chaos 2007 (2006-2007): On February, 2006, they performed at "Independence D". On July, 2006, the 1st full length album "Dimension" was released. its released by Imperium Recordings. Since the release of the album, they toured in Japan "Dimension Tour". On February, 2007, they performed at "Metal Presentation" with I Killed The Prom Queen, on Merch "Hatebreed Japan Tour" and "Rockstar Taste of Chaos 2007 in Japan" on November. Split EP and Taste of Chaos 2008 (2008-2009): On May, 2008, they released split cd with Cleave, and they performed at "Rockstar Taste of Chaos 2008 in Japan" on November. On January, 2009, they toured Japan with Parkway Drive and Shai Hulud. Into The Great Beyond (second album 2010) and Kentaro left the band (2011): On May 27, 2010, Crystal Lake released free download demo "Endeavor" on their MySpace page. Crystal Lake has announced through MySpace, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube new music video "Twisted Fate" from their upcoming album "Into The Great Beyond". Jun 11, 2011, Kentaro leaves the band. Lineup change, New Single "The Fire Inside / Overcome" (2012-present): On Mar 24, 2012 Yusuke leaves the band. On Jul 3 2012, they announced new singer Ryo Kinoshita on their facebook page. "Today, we are pleased to announce the newest addition to the Crystal Lake Family, please give a warm welcome the new vocalist Ryo.". Next day they announced their support drummer Gaku Taura. They will be releasing a new single on this Summer. On Sep 5, 2012 They released new single "The Fire Inside / Overcome". Mixed and Mastered by Brian Hood at 456 Recordings. Band members: Current members Ryo Kinoshita - vocals (2012-present), Yudai Miyamoto - guitar (2002-present), Shinya Hori - guitar (2002-present), Yasuyuki Kotaka - bass (2007-present), Gaku Taura (support) - drums (2012-present), Former members Kentaro Nishimura - vocals (2002-2011), Yusuke Ishihara - drums (2002-2012), Seiji Nagasawa - bass (2002-2007)